Sourcing Manager

Cimcorp Group; Ulvila; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cimcorp is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join the Group Sourcing team in Finland, focusing on High-Bay Warehouse solutions. You will lead RFQ processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations, shaping project contracts and long-term supplier relationships.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Customer Support from early sales through delivery, travel as needed, and report to the Director, Group Sourcing. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, automation, supply chain management, or another relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain management in an international industrial environment.
• Experience in sourcing structural steel, industrial equipment, construction-related solutions or other complex project deliveries.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience in RFQ processes and supplier negotiations in a project business environment.
• The ability to build strong supplier relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Other languages are considered an advantage.
• A willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQ processes, commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Prepare project-specific agreements and manage supplier risks.
• Develop Cimcorp’s supplier portfolio and long-term supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams in other regions to align supplier strategies and share best practices.
• Identify new suppliers and partnership opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing Management

Procurement

Supplier Relationship Management

RFQ processes

Contract Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your sourcing career and develop the supplier partnerships behind global automation projects?

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Group Sourcing team and take responsibility for the sourcing and supplier management of High-Bay Warehouse (HBW) solutions. Your area will include structural steel, storage systems, related equipment and site installation services.

As a Sourcing Manager, you will work closely with Sales, Operations and Customer Support from the early sales phase through supplier contract execution. You will lead RFQ processes, commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations, prepare project-specific agreements and manage supplier risks to deliver competitive, sustainable and high-quality sourcing solutions for Cimcorp's global customer projects. Beyond individual projects, you will develop Cimcorp’s supplier portfolio, long-term supplier relationships and strategic partnerships. You will identify new suppliers and partnership opportunities, develop framework agreements and collaborate with sourcing teams in other regions to align supplier strategies and share best practices.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, automation, supply chain management, business or another relevant field.
• More than five years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain management in an international industrial environment.
• Experience in sourcing structural steel, industrial equipment, construction-related solutions or other complex project deliveries.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience in managing RFQ processes and supplier negotiations in a project business environment.
• The ability to build strong supplier relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Other languages are considered an advantage.
• A willingness to travel.

What you can expect

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop Cimcorp’s global supplier network and long-term sourcing practices. You will work at the intersection of sales, projects and supplier collaboration, with a direct impact on the competitiveness, quality and successful delivery of our customer solutions.

This role is based in Finland and requires travel. You will report to Lasse Seppälä, Director, Group Sourcing.

Interested?

For more information about the position, please contact Lasse Seppälä, Director, Group Sourcing, at [e-mail].

Why Cimcorp?

Global impact: Offices in Finland, Canada, Australia, India, Spain, Germany, the UK, and the U.S., serving customers on six continents.

Innovation hub: Part of Murata Machinery, one of the world’s largest logistics automation suppliers.

Meaningful work: Help automate supply chains in over 40 countries.

Growth culture: Training, mentorship, and career progression in a global tech environment.